I want to install two of these in the back of my Jeep on the 8x16 side. Can they handle light offroading when full or are they too flimsy to trust?
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James- man I'd also consider securing them down (straps or whatnot) onto runner mounts, or maybe strips of firm rubber. Just a thought!
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I have two of these "Bolted" up to the bottom of a cargo trailer secured by aluminum beams. I don't keep the 30 gallon or the 15 gallon versions I have full however they've held up for over 5 thousand miles. No leaks after attaching the fittings with the appropriate glue. I would make sure the tank is firmly in place as I'd say the worst thing you could do is let it bang around. The internal baffles really stiffen it up.
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The mount is used as the back plate if you are going to put them outside your car I would add some silicon to the edges of the back of the light to be safe.
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No, they are not too heavy for the power awning of a 2012 Fleetwood Expedition, if that helps, but the Expedition has quite a sturdy power awning. I don't know what kind of awning you have, but these are not wimpy lights like the decorative/Christmas type of lights. Use the Camco fabric party light holders with them. Camco 42733 Fabric Party Light Holders I originally bought JR Products 05205 Stainless Steel Party Light Hanger, which come with flexible white tabs that slide into the awning. They are nice holders if you have lightweight lights, but I was then afraid the clips would be unable to support the weight of this string of party lights. That's when I bought the fabric lights. BTW, they take up to 60watt bulbs. I bought 40watt, which was sufficiently bright to see by. I was worried about blinding my neighbors. You might try 25watt if you just want ambient lighting. I'm going to try a dimmer switch with mine. I hope this was helpful. I'm very happy with these lights. Several neighbors stopped to ask about them. :) I'll just go ahead and post this as a review.
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I installed these in my 2012 Jeep JKU Rubicon. It sees off road action, and the top is off most of the year. No problems at all. These LED's are significantly brighter than the stock bulbs.
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The Rigids are pretty bright, they'll be blinding oncoming drivers. The box states "For offroad use only".
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I have them in my TSX and they are bright but they don't cover the area 5'-8' behind the vehicle. I found these same lights but with 50/50 LEDs that surround the housing. Look for those.
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As long as you have a flat surface to mount to and a clear path to run the wire then yes. They are very easy to install. I would strongly recommend going to Ace Hardware or a local hardware store and buying stainless steel bolts for mounting into the frame. Do not plan on using these lights as fog lights while driving on road!!! You WILL blind people and cause a wreck!!! THEY ARE BRIGHT!!! I purchased two sets of these lights for my Ford Raptor, one set of of floods and one set of driving lights. I would recommend the floods over the driving lights, much more usable light pattern. Good luck!!! As long as you have a flat surface to mount to and a clear path to run the wire then yes. They are very easy to install. I would strongly recommend going to Ace Hardware or a local hardware store and buying stainless steel bolts for mounting into the frame. Do not plan on using these lights as fog lights while driving on road!!! You WILL blind people and cause a wreck!!! THEY ARE BRIGHT!!! I purchased two sets of these lights for my Ford Raptor, one set of of floods and one set of driving lights. I would recommend the floods over the driving lights, much more usable light pattern. Good luck!!!
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I have four on the front of my 4runner, I can run two or all four. They are bright enough. They do have a little wider light spread then a regular spot.
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I purchased 2 about a year ago and they are still shining bright. The deal is a year isn't that long and further, I use them as reverse lights for my Jeep so they aren't on all that often. I wanted to chime in though because I am happy that they've survived such a harsh condition. The Jeep is never garage, I live near the coast (fog and salt water), and I take my Jeep off road regularly.
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I love mine and would definitely recommend it. Make sure to install them as close to your frame as possible. I ran over a piece of retread tire this weekend and busted my from led . " Oh the Pain!"
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Yes I believe you should be ok with 1/8 panel, I installed 3 of these in a jeep (yj) and it was a pretty thin panel. As far as getting more middle sections, I think I saw them somewhere but not sure.
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Candy, all I can say is for me they're ok as I have no trunk light for my 'basic' and economical motor vehicle. They're not BRIGHT, just bright enough to see a little without hurting your eyes. It was cold when I 1st bought the light making the push on/off feature a little difficult (it got better with the warm weather, no real problem now). There's no rust etc so you can say it's ok depending on what/where it's used. Probably a lot better somewhere stationary and inside.All that being said; I can't really say, sorry and good luck. :-)
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I had the mount on the back of a 2010 Ford F150 and hauled a Honda Trail 90. There was no need for extra lights. I did mount reflectors on the bike carrier.
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I mounted them to the camper not the awning. Ran 1.5inches below where the awning was attached to the camper. The lights have an adhesive strip and silicon mounts (buy aluminum 1/4' screws not what comes with it the light as they will rust). Then I to for good measure put a bead of clear silicon around the edges. 2 years and we get other campers stopping by.
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no problem at all man I installed on my rig went out when it was raining hard through mud lakes and dirt mud roads. this light is great for the price. definitely competes with rigid industries light. if you wire it right it will light up the night and the road you ar on I will provide a wiring diagram how I wired my jeep up
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i suit on my jk, in the roof rack and about the distance the only thing i can said is yo do not need more because it lights like day , i hope this can help you. ty for answer.
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I would not wire them direct to your high beams! The current draw MAY cause an overload on that circuit, and both could be dimmer than normal(depending on vehicle). It could also cause the circuit to be interupted(fail), again depending on vehicle and age of vehicle. I think wireing the lights independantly, is an easier, safer and more direct method. Some States mandate a seperate switch to control "off highway lights".